What To Do Monday: Painfully earnest can be perfectly good

Monday

Mar 30, 2009 at 12:01 AMMar 30, 2009 at 10:33 AM

Monday's top show is undoubtedly the $5 affair at Newport Music Hall, 1722 N. High St. Our headliner is The Gaslight Anthem, those openly Boss-biting New Jersey rockers who I gave my stamp of approval in this preview. I'm also fond of the other two acts on the bill: Ohio favorites The Heartless Bastards will play too, and Pennsylvania's Good Old War will begin the festivities. Doors open at 7 p.m. for this CD101 "Low Dough Show."

EDIT: I can't say I'm familiar with Garotas Suecas, but support sets from Moons and Deerhead make the band's tour stop at Rumba Cafe, 2507 Summit St., an equally worthwhile option for tonight. It costs $7 and starts at 9 p.m.